Monday, June 3, 2013

The Summer of Color 2013!

Hellooooo and thank you for the rockin' introduction to our first interactive affair, The Summer of Color 3: Artist's Choice! Wether you're new to the event or you've been waiting a year to begin again, I promise that this will be one to remember. So get ready for six weeks of luscious color prompts, weekly linking opportunities, beautiful giveaways, creative inspirations and an amazingly supportive community that You, the Artist, help to produce.

What's that you say?
That's right. This year, the SOC is taking a decidedly different turn. This year, You will help determine the colors we'll be playing with by voting for your favorites on a weekly basis.

How will that work?
Easy. Each week, you'll have the chance to vote for one of 12 different color combinations by taking a poll at the end of each post. Simply pick your favorite and, in majority rules fashion, the highest rated one wins. Come back the following Monday to see the results and get started. As always, you'll work in your preferred mediums - creating anything your little heart desires - with color being the only stipulation.

What do you mean by our "preferred mediums"?
There are so many ways to participate in The Summer of Color. You can create anything you want, as long as it's based on the colors of the week. You may choose to develop a body of work using the same materials each week or mix it up and create something new each time. It's entirely up to you.

Okay, so how does this work?
In an effort to keep things fresh, this year will be a bit different from the past. Every Monday, I will post the winning color prompt that you have selected here. You will then have until Sunday of the same week to complete your piece based upon that prompt. (This way, we'll all be working on the same colors at the same time). You can share your work through your blog or via Flickr and then copy and paste that direct post (or Flickr feed) here. Mister Linky will be up as of next week. There will also be a (rather stunning ;) giveaway each week for those who participate. The winner will be selected at random using a Random Number Generator from the link list and announced the following week.

Anything else?
Just some business. You are welcome to share your work at any time. However, in order to qualify for the weekly drawing, you must link your post or Flickr feed by Sunday, 10:00 am (Pacific Daylight Time). Also, this is meant to be fun. If you're away or can't participate every week, please don't worry about it. Like any other party, just come when you can. Each week stands on it's own. Lastly, this is an international event. Should your name be selected for a drawing, I will happily mail it to you, no matter where you live.

What about Facebook and Flickr?
There is a Facebook group and Flickr pool especially for our event. In addition to our blogs, we can also post our work and chat amongst ourselves there. You do not have to belong to Facebook or have a Flickr account to play along, but it is a lotta fun should you choose to do so. Again, it's all up to you. . .

So what do we do now?
For this, the Introductory Week, I'd be so grateful if you helped me spread the word about The Summer of Color. Since the whole idea is to foster creativity, community and connection, the more of us who come out to play, the better. And, to thank you for your assistance, I'm going to reward one randomly selected person something pretty exciting. Since our theme this year is Artist's Choice, it seems only fitting that you have a chance at winning something that you choose. With that in mind, please let me know how you've helped to spread the word (either by posting the SOC button on your blog, by mentioning it in a blog post, by letting your Facebook friends know, or discussing it on Instagram, Twitter or whatever other social media you love) in the comments section below (only one comment per person, please) and you will be in the running for . . .

So pleased this is starting again and looking forward to seeing what colours we all vote for. I've shared on FB, twitter and G+ and have had the button on my blog for ages. I will include in a blog post this week as well.

Hello lovely.. looking forward to this...I have a few home schoolers that are going to join in on the fun this year...yay...I have posted it on facebook twice...our small group and my timeline...are we friends on facebook?CheersXxx

I'm new to SOC, but will add the link to my next blog, and look forward to the challenges.I've looked at the colour choices, and as far as using a colour combination is concerned I'm having a little problem - I don't know exactly what shade/tint of the colour Tiffany, Kelly, Citron, Teal and Watermelon would be. Hopefully you will provide a sample when the week begins.

This is my first time to SOC. I have got the SOC button on my side bar and will be writing about it on me next blog post. Thank you for hosting such a great event and big thanks for this great giveaway.Susan

I just bumped into this blog. It looks like so much fun, count me in, I love color =). I voted and am curiuos to find out what the color choice will turn out to be.I placed your button in my side bar, so I (and anyone who is interested) can find you easily.

Hi Kristin!Thank you for sharing this challenge with us! I can't wait to find out the color choices. I shared the link to this challenge, as well as the link to the quiz on my blog in a post titled, "What color are you?" Then i post it on fb. Thanks so much!

So excited to start Kristin! I love the color combos - voted on one but I would be happy with any of them :) I have posted the button on my blog, shared on my timeline on FB and also with a couple of my FB groups. I will write up a post on my blog too. Have not done that yet, but will do it in a bit. Thanks for encouraging us to create!

I can't wait to start. I'll pass the word on my blog, since I'm not on Facebook or Flikr. I love this idea. You are the BEST hostess to use our choices as your prompt of the week. I'm going to love, love, love this.

BTW, your SOC3 button has been on my blog since I learned about this event.

I found out about this on twitter and that's where I posted about it too! (@soulfulartists) I'm so excited for this. Color is my favorite source of inspiration and I always love trying new combos (and getting out of my color comfort zone). I don't do Facebook, so I'm so excited to see we're playing on Filckr. Thanks again!

hiya great that u are doing SOC again this year (OMG were does the time go!!!) I just moved house and the nails/blog have had to go on hold for the time being unfortunately..but thanks so much for the reminder/invite that was rly nice of u! Wish i was organised to join in again coz it was rly fun and massive inspiration last year but hey ho...i'll just have to get inspired by everyone elses work! have a great summer. all the best x

I've had the badge up since last summer and then --go figure-- June snuck up on me! Saw this on FB and did try to vote but got lots of flashing boxes and saw the totals. I'll be posting about this event on my blog tomorrow--Wednesday. Can't wait to start!

Hi Kristin .... SOC is here at last!...Yaaay! :)I've had your SOC3 blog button on my sidebar since last year!.. and will spread the word on FB.That is an awesome prize!Looking forward to getting all colouful next week.......Jan x

Last year I just kinda lurked around to get a feel for it. This year I'm so excited to participate. This is going to be a lot of fun. I shared on my Facebook page and I tweeted about it. Is there a Pinterest button to pin it too?

Hi Kristin, I am so excited to get to participate in this blogfest again. I missed it last year and so I'm making sure to do it this year, although, sadly I will be out of town all next week...BAH! But I get home Saturday, so hoping I can maybe pull it off. :D I posted about it, but could not figure out how to put the button in my sidebar...I'm techno challenged for sure. I will see if I can figure out today, haha! Yippeeeeee.....so excited to see what the first colors are. Have a great week!Thanks for your all your hard work and super enthusiasm. You make the world a brighter place!!hugs!

I am so excited to have come across your blog and SOC3. I posted your button on my side bar and did a blog post (http://happyhomeschoolroom.blogspot.com/2013/06/summer-of-color-artisist-choice.html), and I tweeted about it as well. I'm really excited to do this, and seeing how others interpet the weekly challenge. The chance of winning the DBGC is just a bonus. Thanks, Kim <3

Hi there, I know the giveaway has closed now but I've shared this all over the place anyway! I'm late to the party because we've been away but just wanted to say how excited I am to take part in another six weeks of mouthwatering colour combos - thanks Kirstin, you're a marvel!:o)xxx